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Nitecore NU40 vs Petzl Aria 2 RGB
What NU40 does better (2) and where Aria 2 RGB wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Brightness & throw5.4
6.4Battery & charging6.8
7.4Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU40 better than Aria 2 RGB?
- Maximum output1,000 lm vs 625 lm+60%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Aria 2 RGB better than NU40?
Aria 2 RGB has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,000 lm | 625 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | — | 115 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 120 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | — | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 1.5 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 50 mm | — |
| Weight | — | 106 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Green / blue / RGB light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
